State Fair poster for 2009 is unveiled

State Fair art 2009

This year's commemorative artwork uis an oil painting that features the fairgrounds grandstand, which turns 100 this year.

Fair video

State Fair super fans Gary Miller and Wendy Jones love the fair so much they got married there. Come join them on a tour of the great Minnesota get-together.

What's cooking: New State Fair contests

It's never too soon to start thinking about the Minnesota State Fair, especially with several new food contests to ponder.

Twelve finalists for Princess Kay contest are chosen

Princess Kay finalists

We now know the 12 finalists who will be competing to be the next Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

Look like fun? Last chance

Today is your last chance to enjoy the Minnesota State Fair. If you're a kid, it'll be an especially sweet experience, and not just because it's the last day before school starts for most kids. Children ages 5 to 12 will be admitted for just $5. (Kids under 5 will get in for free, as always.)

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